Whether you're strapped for cash at the moment or doing a bit of spring cleaning around the house, seemingly worthless household items could bring in some big bucks. If you look closely, you might find that your cupboards are stashed with some valuable items that could put cash in back pockets.
If you're not sure what to look for, here are some common household items that your nearest pawn shop will accept in a jiffy:
Gaming Consoles and Accessories
It is not going to put millions in the bank, but it will definitely bring you in a few bucks. Old PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles could get you a third, or sometimes even half of the original selling price. Pawnshops also take in old games from these consoles.
Electronics
As one of the most common items in any pawn shop, pawning or selling a few unused electronics is a great way to make some extra cash. You might have some unused items like smartphones, televisions, tablets, or computers lying around. Just make sure it is not more than 5 years old as pawn buys won't accept these older items.
Home essentials
House essentials are extremely easy to pawn as they are great for re-selling. Equipment like blenders, sewing machines, vacuum machines, toasters, mixers, irons, grills, and more can be sold for quick cash at your local pawn shop.
Kitchenware
Have your kitchen cupboards started over-flowing with cutlery and kitchenware? Why not take a few of the good quality unused items into your local pawnshop. Items like pots, pans, knives, forks, plates, and pressure cookers could get you some quick cash.
Kitchenware
Have your kitchen cupboards started over-flowing with cutlery and kitchenware? Why not take a few of the good quality unused items into your local pawnshop. Items like pots, pans, knives, forks, plates, and pressure cookers could get you some quick cash.
Sporting Equipment
If you vowed to take up Tennis to get fit but never got round to it, you're in luck. Sporting equipment sells well at any pawn shop. Think golf clubs, tennis racquets, baseball bats and gloves, mountain bikes, ice-skates, or even roller blades.
Camping Equipment
So, you bought every piece of camping equipment available only to realise that camping just isn't for you. Fear not! Pawnshops will gladly help you take it off your hands and you'll still get a few Rands in your back pocket for it.
Some of the camping equipment pawn shops will take are tents, camping chairs, sleeping bags, and blow-up mattresses.
Vintage Toys
If you have grown-up children, you will be surprised by the value of older toys that you might have packed away high in a cupboard. Toys that are classified as vintage can be worth a fortune.
Comics and Magazines
Check under the bed and in all those storage boxes for any old comic books or magazines you might be hoarding. Early issues of some comic books like X-Men or Flash are extremely valuable and sought after. Vintage issues of Sports Illustrated or Time magazine also worth quite a bit to the right collector.
